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Darwin River, Australia

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0
B Good
702 Population 1/sq mi density
312 ft Elevation 95 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,358 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$151,000 home value, $755/mo rent
Darwin River has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above US avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area1,216.8 sq mi (3,151.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-12.8193°N, 130.9697°W
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.3"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 15.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Nov 12, 1999.

Nov 12, 1999 36 km S of Bellamack, Australia M3.9 5 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Fina (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Fina Category 3 90 km
2018 Marcus Category 1 273 km
2006 Monica Category 4 257 km
2005 Ingrid Category 4 164 km
1999 Thelma Category 4 217 km
1992 Neville Category 4 194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 15.0 in Wettest
February 82°F (28°C) 13.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 12.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in
May 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
October 85°F (29°C) 3.2 in
November 85°F (29°C) 5.7 in Warmest
December 84°F (29°C) 10.4 in

Darwin River has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 76°F in July to 85°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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